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Funfair ban on shirtless men

MEN are being told to keep their shirts on this summer as Adventure Island brings in a dress code to spare the blushes of families.

The amusement park is bringing in a Wear Your Shirt rule and urging men to stay covered up– even if the temperatures sizzle.

Bosses at the Southend seafront fun park are following in the footsteps of the majority of American theme parks, which already have the informal dress code, in a bid to further enhance the family-friendly nature of the business and maintain standards.

Marc Miller, managing director of Adventure Island, said: “We don’t have a strict dress code as such, but would like our male customers to show some decorum.

“In recent years, we’ve seen increasing numbers of lads and men whipping their tops off, eager to make the most of the sun – which is understandable, of course, as Southend is the warmest and driest part of the UK.

“That’s absolutely fine in the right environment, but we try very hard to be a family-focused business and not everybody is a fan of bare chests. We simply want to make sure that Adventure Island maintains its status as the best place to bring the whole family for a fun, safe, reasonably-priced great day out.”

Signs are now being put up around the park and security staff will politely challenge individuals who have removed their tops and ask them to put them back on again. Those who refuse will be asked to leave.

Mr Miller added: “Of course, we don’t want people to think we’re introducing a nightclub-style policy of no jeans or trainers. There definitely won’t be Adventure Island fashion police criticising people for wearing double denim combinations, spots with stripes or inappropriate shades of purple.

“We’ll simply point out that if you want to pose semi-naked, then Southend has miles of glorious beaches on which to do that.”

I care about rayleigh wrote:
Great idea. And how about making women keep their unsightly flesh covered too? Have seen some awful tattoos on wobbly midriffs!

and necks....and under arms, and legs, and ankles, some Tatts suit some people, but on others just wrong.

[quote][p][bold]I care about rayleigh[/bold] wrote:
Great idea. And how about making women keep their unsightly flesh covered too? Have seen some awful tattoos on wobbly midriffs![/p][/quote]and necks....and under arms, and legs, and ankles, some Tatts suit some people, but on others just wrong.DogsMessInLeigh

"we don't have a strict dress code, as such"......... "those that refuse will be asked to leave"...... well, what is it then, and spare us the cheap plugs, "southend is the driest, warmest.... blah blah

"we don't have a strict dress code, as such"......... "those that refuse will be asked to leave"...... well, what is it then, and spare us the cheap plugs, "southend is the driest, warmest.... blah blahpembury53

All walls should be mirrors so we can see what other folk have to look at, as for covering up even it f the sun sizzles, they should cover up to help reduce the rise in skin cancer!

Far too much loose flabby flesh around southend so not somewhere I want to visit!

All walls should be mirrors so we can see what other folk have to look at, as for covering up even it f the sun sizzles, they should cover up to help reduce the rise in skin cancer!
Far too much loose flabby flesh around southend so not somewhere I want to visit!runwellian

Quite right , nothing worse than fat ugly beer bellies scorched red and oozing over the waistband . Shirts will also stop some of the stench of sweat with any luck . This should have been introduced years ago , well done Adventure Island .

Quite right , nothing worse than fat ugly beer bellies scorched red and oozing over the waistband . Shirts will also stop some of the stench of sweat with any luck . This should have been introduced years ago , well done Adventure Island .Bangemup

I hope Mark reads this and keeps inline with Equality Act and asks the mums and young ladies not to wear a bikini top and that they too have to cover up as it is offensive to guys and young men.... This is if he has the balls to do so which I bet he doesn't, it is illegal under that HRA Act to make one person to do something and not another type of person I will see what he does with this, If not a complaint should go in for him breaking the HRA.....Equality Mark PLEASE we don't want you breaking the LAW now do we lol we don't want to see women walking around in nothing more that a "BRA" if we do there is always the pub further down the seafront isn't there

I hope Mark reads this and keeps inline with Equality Act and asks the mums and young ladies not to wear a bikini top and that they too have to cover up as it is offensive to guys and young men.... This is if he has the balls to do so which I bet he doesn't, it is illegal under that HRA Act to make one person to do something and not another type of person I will see what he does with this, If not a complaint should go in for him breaking the HRA.....Equality Mark PLEASE we don't want you breaking the LAW now do we lol we don't want to see women walking around in nothing more that a "BRA" if we do there is always the pub further down the seafront isn't thereessex bad boy

Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife

NO they don't....What a weed and MCP you are! Just laughable. Hope you don't mind the Micky taken out of you.....You are now on the most comical people on this site...and not in a good way.

[quote][p][bold]Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf[/bold] wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife[/p][/quote]NO they don't....What a weed and MCP you are! Just laughable. Hope you don't mind the Micky taken out of you.....You are now on the most comical people on this site...and not in a good way.pussycats

runwellian wrote:
All walls should be mirrors so we can see what other folk have to look at, as for covering up even it f the sun sizzles, they should cover up to help reduce the rise in skin cancer!

Far too much loose flabby flesh around southend so not somewhere I want to visit!

That is just not fair! The only reason I venture outside is to get away from those belly distorting mirrors in my house. If you get your way what will I do? Eh?

[quote][p][bold]runwellian[/bold] wrote:
All walls should be mirrors so we can see what other folk have to look at, as for covering up even it f the sun sizzles, they should cover up to help reduce the rise in skin cancer!
Far too much loose flabby flesh around southend so not somewhere I want to visit![/p][/quote]That is just not fair! The only reason I venture outside is to get away from those belly distorting mirrors in my house. If you get your way what will I do? Eh?Devils Advocate

I was down at adventure island today. Saw two men with their tops off (and it wasn't even that warm. One was standing in front of me and his back was covered in Spots. It was disgusting. Cover it up!!,!

I was down at adventure island today. Saw two men with their tops off (and it wasn't even that warm. One was standing in front of me and his back was covered in Spots. It was disgusting. Cover it up!!,!bumble-bee0_1

Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife

Don't you mean Geek Sod

[quote][p][bold]Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf[/bold] wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife[/p][/quote]Don't you mean Geek SodNowthatsworthknowing

pembury53 wrote:
&quot;we don't have a strict dress code, as such"......... "those that refuse will be asked to leave"...... well, what is it then, and spare us the cheap plugs, "southend is the driest, warmest.... blah blah

You really don't know what "strict dress code " means do you ??????.
Well, I'll give you a clue, it's nothing like asking for shirts or tee shirts to be worn. I doubt you will understand but try !!!!!!

[quote][p][bold]pembury53[/bold] wrote:
"we don't have a strict dress code, as such"......... "those that refuse will be asked to leave"...... well, what is it then, and spare us the cheap plugs, "southend is the driest, warmest.... blah blah[/p][/quote]You really don't know what "strict dress code " means do you ??????.
Well, I'll give you a clue, it's nothing like asking for shirts or tee shirts to be worn. I doubt you will understand but try !!!!!!openspace

Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife

NO they don't....What a weed and MCP you are! Just laughable. Hope you don't mind the Micky taken out of you.....You are now on the most comical people on this site...and not in a good way.

Me and da bois smoke weed in adventure island. is security going to have pop at us for dat??

[quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf[/bold] wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife[/p][/quote]NO they don't....What a weed and MCP you are! Just laughable. Hope you don't mind the Micky taken out of you.....You are now on the most comical people on this site...and not in a good way.[/p][/quote]Me and da bois smoke weed in adventure island. is security going to have pop at us for dat??Southend Badman

Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife

NO they don't....What a weed and MCP you are! Just laughable. Hope you don't mind the Micky taken out of you.....You are now on the most comical people on this site...and not in a good way.

Me and da bois smoke weed in adventure island. is security going to have pop at us for dat??

With your " little weed" you sound more like Bill and Ben, the Flower Pot Men.

[quote][p][bold]Southend Badman[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]pussycats[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Southend Gangsta 4 Lyf[/bold] wrote:
Ive got the body of a greek god. I work out everyday at the gym paid by benefits. All ladies love looking at me. #badboiforlife[/p][/quote]NO they don't....What a weed and MCP you are! Just laughable. Hope you don't mind the Micky taken out of you.....You are now on the most comical people on this site...and not in a good way.[/p][/quote]Me and da bois smoke weed in adventure island. is security going to have pop at us for dat??[/p][/quote]With your " little weed" you sound more like Bill and Ben, the Flower Pot Men.pussycats

essex bad boy wrote:
I hope Mark reads this and keeps inline with Equality Act and asks the mums and young ladies not to wear a bikini top and that they too have to cover up as it is offensive to guys and young men.... This is if he has the balls to do so which I bet he doesn't, it is illegal under that HRA Act to make one person to do something and not another type of person I will see what he does with this, If not a complaint should go in for him breaking the HRA.....Equality Mark PLEASE we don't want you breaking the LAW now do we lol we don't want to see women walking around in nothing more that a &quot;BRA" if we do there is always the pub further down the seafront isn't there

Well..if men want to wear a bikini top then i'm sure they'll be allowed.

Think about it for a second, if the HRA was used as you seem to think it could be, women would have been able to sue for decades because they can't walk around topless and men can.

[quote][p][bold]essex bad boy[/bold] wrote:
I hope Mark reads this and keeps inline with Equality Act and asks the mums and young ladies not to wear a bikini top and that they too have to cover up as it is offensive to guys and young men.... This is if he has the balls to do so which I bet he doesn't, it is illegal under that HRA Act to make one person to do something and not another type of person I will see what he does with this, If not a complaint should go in for him breaking the HRA.....Equality Mark PLEASE we don't want you breaking the LAW now do we lol we don't want to see women walking around in nothing more that a "BRA" if we do there is always the pub further down the seafront isn't there[/p][/quote]Well..if men want to wear a bikini top then i'm sure they'll be allowed.
Think about it for a second, if the HRA was used as you seem to think it could be, women would have been able to sue for decades because they can't walk around topless and men can.Skitzee2k

essex bad boy wrote:
I hope Mark reads this and keeps inline with Equality Act and asks the mums and young ladies not to wear a bikini top and that they too have to cover up as it is offensive to guys and young men.... This is if he has the balls to do so which I bet he doesn't, it is illegal under that HRA Act to make one person to do something and not another type of person I will see what he does with this, If not a complaint should go in for him breaking the HRA.....Equality Mark PLEASE we don't want you breaking the LAW now do we lol we don't want to see women walking around in nothing more that a &quot;BRA" if we do there is always the pub further down the seafront isn't there

Well..if men want to wear a bikini top then i'm sure they'll be allowed.

Think about it for a second, if the HRA was used as you seem to think it could be, women would have been able to sue for decades because they can't walk around topless and men can.

It all started to rat shyte, once Women were given the vote, until then, they knew their place.

[quote][p][bold]Skitzee2k[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]essex bad boy[/bold] wrote:
I hope Mark reads this and keeps inline with Equality Act and asks the mums and young ladies not to wear a bikini top and that they too have to cover up as it is offensive to guys and young men.... This is if he has the balls to do so which I bet he doesn't, it is illegal under that HRA Act to make one person to do something and not another type of person I will see what he does with this, If not a complaint should go in for him breaking the HRA.....Equality Mark PLEASE we don't want you breaking the LAW now do we lol we don't want to see women walking around in nothing more that a "BRA" if we do there is always the pub further down the seafront isn't there[/p][/quote]Well..if men want to wear a bikini top then i'm sure they'll be allowed.
Think about it for a second, if the HRA was used as you seem to think it could be, women would have been able to sue for decades because they can't walk around topless and men can.[/p][/quote]It all started to rat shyte, once Women were given the vote, until then, they knew their place.CarnMountification

Stanhope wrote:
This is a BIG LIE. The reason for banning bare tops is because of the offence caused to the increasing number of MUSLIM visitors. For the indigenous population this has never been a problem.

Really? The sort of Muslims that would go to a place like adventure island aren't going to be hard line radicals.

[quote][p][bold]Stanhope[/bold] wrote:
This is a BIG LIE. The reason for banning bare tops is because of the offence caused to the increasing number of MUSLIM visitors. For the indigenous population this has never been a problem.[/p][/quote]Really? The sort of Muslims that would go to a place like adventure island aren't going to be hard line radicals.Mattster

Stanhope wrote:
This is a BIG LIE. The reason for banning bare tops is because of the offence caused to the increasing number of MUSLIM visitors. For the indigenous population this has never been a problem.

Please put your Daily Mail down and use some common sense.

[quote][p][bold]Stanhope[/bold] wrote:
This is a BIG LIE. The reason for banning bare tops is because of the offence caused to the increasing number of MUSLIM visitors. For the indigenous population this has never been a problem.[/p][/quote]Please put your Daily Mail down and use some common sense.Danshrimp

With any lunch the council will follow suit and actively seek to abolish toplessness in any public areas apart from beaches and parks. The sight of these guys, sometimes pumped with steroids, sometimes flabby with burgers and larger is in equal measure unattractive and unwanted.

Adventure Island's owners are often a barometer for the town's cultural tone and perhaps at last the Millers are realising that we need to attract more sophisticated and therefore more affluent visitors to the town. Dissuading the semi naked blokes is a step in the right direction.

With any lunch the council will follow suit and actively seek to abolish toplessness in any public areas apart from beaches and parks. The sight of these guys, sometimes pumped with steroids, sometimes flabby with burgers and larger is in equal measure unattractive and unwanted.
Adventure Island's owners are often a barometer for the town's cultural tone and perhaps at last the Millers are realising that we need to attract more sophisticated and therefore more affluent visitors to the town. Dissuading the semi naked blokes is a step in the right direction.ChippaJones